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How to get fromLos Angeles to Ridgecrestby train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 3 ways to get from Los Angeles to Ridgecrest by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 250 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus 230
    6h 29m
    $19–26

  2. Drive  144 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Ridgecrestcar car 144 mi
    2h 52m
    $25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    3. Take the bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus 227
    6h 58m
    $24–36

Los Angeles to Ridgecrest by train and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Ridgecrest, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 6h 58m.

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